Podcasts

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner, is joined by sports psychologist and orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Dan O’ Neill, to talk about the lack of physical activity, childhood obesity and plummeting activity levels in kids. He shares how parents can get their kids excited about being more active. ...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Carl Pickhardt, Ph.D, a psychologist, speaker and parenting expert to discuss his new book "Holding On While Letting Go: Parenting Your Child Through the Four Freedoms of Adolescence." ...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by author Matthew Kenslow of "Juggling the Issues: Living with Asperger's Syndrome." Kenslow, who has Asperger's, shares his struggles and triumphs as well as what he thinks his parents did well. ...

With kids back in the classrooms, some will experience school stress. Host Miriam Conner is joined by mental health expert and licensed social worker, Jennifer Kelman who shares some of the pressures children are dealing with and how parents can minimize them. ...

If you have kids in school then your sleep and your kids' sleep has probably changed from the long lazy days of summer. Host, Miriam Conner and guest, Lisa L Lewis, discuss the importance of teen sleep. ...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by body image expert and author, Dr. Charlotte Markey. Markey shares some important insights based on her extensive research.  Listen as they discuss some of these topics and what parents can do about it. ...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by psychologist Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell. Listen to the discussion about parents projecting their fears onto their children, what you as a parent can do if you are fearful yourself, healthy boundaries and much more. ...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to pack up everything and live life on the road with your family 24/7? On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Jenn Bethune who describes herself as a “full time nomad." Bethune, and her family of five and four dogs, documents their daily lives on their YouTube channel. ...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner, is joined by experts from Spice Hospitality Group and Spice Field Kitchen for a discussion on how to encourage healthy eating with your family, how to get your kids involved and excited about food preparation, what to do about “picky” eaters and more.  ...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Dr. Sam Goldstein and Dr. Robert Brooks, who share practical ways parents can help to instill tenacity in their children.  ...